Abstract:
Improved keyboard of which the keys are coupled to normally closed contact switches. The switches (Ii, j) are mounted in series with respective dials (Di, j) and each such series connection is interconnected between a line and a column of a network of leads (12) in a matrice configuration. The device overcomes the problemes of bad quality contact by means of mechanical structure switches.
Abstract:
To protect the contact of a centrifugal switch and to prevent it from arcing in an induction motor. A TRIAC (triod AC semiconductor switch) is connected in parallel with the contact of a centrifugal device in a centrifugal switch, so that a current that flows through the contact of the switch is all by-passed through the TRIAC. Only a small current for triggering the TRIAC is permitted to flow through the centrifugal switch, such that the contact of the switch is burned or worn out little and is prevented from arcing.
Abstract:
An electronic system allowing the interruption of high continuous intensities flowing through high self-inductions, without destructive effects at the contact levels by deviation and eventual utilisation of breakage extra-currents, with an application to electronic ignition of motors, in realisations employing a minimum of electric and electronic components.
Abstract:
Such power switches are designed to switch a mains branch off and particularly to provide extreme current limiting cut-off in the event of short circuits. According to the invention, this is achieved by the parallel connection of a fast magnetic switch (20) and a thyristor (10). Here, the fast mechanical switch (20) has a "Thomson" drive (25) and the thyristor can be switched off and is in particular a gate-turn-off thyristor (10).
Abstract:
Electrical switching circuit comprising an electromagnetic relay (20a, 20b) and a bidirectively controlled contactless switch (21), being able to make and break capacitive, inductive or pure resistive loads (22), without forming arcs, and without substantial heat losses. Load making is being done by a voltage (11), which is applied through a phase detecting optical coupler (14a, 14b), to a bidirectively controlled contactless switch (21), e.g. a triac. The same voltage (11) is provided to a time delay circuit (15, 16), e.g. an RC-network, which, in a certain period of time, energizes an electromagnetic relay (20a, 20b). At breaking, this sequence is reversed.
Abstract:
The invention concerns a circuit arrangement for switching the current from a contact to a thyristor connected in parallel to the contact. Ohmic resistances (7, 8, 9, 10) are connected in parallel with the contact (1). Each ohmic resistance (7, 8, 9, 10) can be disconnected separately by means of a delayed-opening contact (3, 4, 5, 6) and the disconnection times are staggered. This permits stepwise switching of the current, thereby preventing arcing at the contact (1).
Abstract:
The proposed switching device has the advantageous features of semiconductor switching elements (1) while at the same time meeting the requirement for a visible isolating distance (4). This is done by incorporating the semiconductor switching elements (1) in a moving switching element (2) which creates the isolating distance.
Abstract:
A multi-function control switch (100) for electrically operating devices, such as a lighting system, is disclosed. The multi-function control switch (100) includes a rocker-type actuating arm (110) for actuating a plurality of momentary switches (130, 132). When actuated, the momentary switches (130, 132) send signals to an electronic operating module which houses a control logic circuit. The control logic circuit receives input keying sequences from the user, and interprets the input to determine whether the input keying sequence is associated with any of the command logic elements stored in its memory, and whether the system may validly switch from the current operating function to the new operating function. If the transition is valid, the control logic circuit signals the electronic operating module to execute the command logic element associated with the new operating function.
Abstract:
A line powered supply for a wall mounted lighting load control system includes a power MOSFET in series with a load control relay and a second MOSFET in parallel with the load control relay. When the lighting load is off, the MOSFET in parallel with the load relay is selectively opened to charge a capacitor feeding a regulator used to provide control system power. When the lights are on, the capacitor provides control system power. The MOSFET in series with the load control relay is open circuited to provide AC to recharge the capacitor whenever the regulator drop out voltage is reached. The MOSFET conducts for all but a very small portion of the AC cycle so that substantially all the AC power is applied to the lighting load. A second AC to DC power converter uses similar MOSFET switching to use partial AC voltage cycles to charge a capacitor and provide low voltage DC power from higher AC voltages.
Abstract:
In a fluorescent lighting controller, a switching circuit operates to selectively couple a bank of electronic ballasts (36) to an AC power source (34). The switching circuit comprises a pair of relays (RL3, RL4), preferably connected in parallel, with one of such relays having a controllably conductive device (Q1), such as an electronic switch, and preferably a triac, connected in series therewith. With the relays open, an air gap isolates the power source and ballasts. In closing the relays in sequence, one relay (RL3) provides a conductive path from the power source to the triac. After a suitable delay to allow the relay contacts to stabilize in the closed position, the triac is triggered to provide a conductive path from the power source to the ballasts, and a large current surge (as much as 300 amps) flows to the ballasts. After the current surge has subsided, the other relay (RL4) is closed to provide a direct conductive path between the power source and ballasts. As a result of this arrangement, the switching circuit is low cost, compact and reliable over an extended period of time.